For my first front cover, I chose to analyse 'Classic Rock' magazine.
At the top of the magazine is the masthead, instantly informing the reader what magazine they are reading. Just below the masthead is the tag line "High voltage rock n' roll", helping to cement this magazines tone and genre.
The main body of the cover is taken up by the image of Muse's Matt Bellamy. He is posed facing towards the camera, engaging the reader in direct address. However, his body is angled away from the camera, creating a sense of distance between him and the reader. His arms are crossed, suggesting seriousness and attitude. The main cover line is in front of Bellamy, reading "MUSE". By using just the name of the band as the cover line lets the reader know who this issue is about, leaving no doubt in the reader's mind. Around the main cover line are the cover lines "Meet Rock's New Royalty" and "As epic as Zeppelin, as out-there as Floyd, as OTT as Queen". Describing Muse and "Rock's new Royalty" creates a positive image, and comparing them to bands such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and Queen reinforces this idea.
Around the outside of the cover are the cover lines, which are the names of popular rock bands or artists, further presenting the genre of the magazine.
The magazine also features two pulls. "2013 Preview" and "The Doors - Strange Days and the madness of Jim Morrison". These pulls stand out from the rest of the cover, as their bright orange and red colours are a stark contrast to the grey background and black and white text.
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